Seven years to save planet, says PM

Tony Blair has warned world leaders they have less than seven years to save the planet. But he ruled out a “ticket tax” on British airline passengers to combat global warming.

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Norman Baker, environment spokesman for the Liberal Democrats, said: “Emissions from aviation represent the greatest challenge in tackling climate change. For the Prime Minister to wash his hands in this way is unbelievable. If aviation continues to grow, the increase in emissions will cancel out cuts from all other sectors.”

The Independent